Izakaya Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

Shirubē Izakaya • $$$
Recommended
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

EBI Chili Mayo Spicy Prawn Tempura
Kakuni Braised Pork Belly Taco
Sashimi Appetizer Sampler
Edamame with Garlic Chili
Grilled Hamachi Collar
Aburi Shime Saba Fish
Pork Belly Tacos
Wagyu Meatballs
Crab Sushi Taco
Miso Soup Togo

“I stopped by Shirubē on Saturday night around 8 pm and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was lively, but not overwhelming, with a fun mix of locals and tourists. What really stood out was the incredible karaoke selection – they have over 100 songs to choose from! I ended up singing my heart out to a few Japanese classics in front of a crowd that politely clapped along – it's clear the staff is used to having big performances happen in this place.“

4.5 Superb213 Reviews
Kappo Miyabi Sushi • $$$
702 Arizona Avenue Ste BB, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno
Lunch Sushi Omakase
Monkfish Liver Sushi
Green Tea Ice Cream
Sashimi Omakase
Bluefin Tuna Don
Black Cod
Miso Soup
Yakitori

“Kappo Miyabi is a hidden gem. I work at a nearby hotel and I'm always happy to recommend this restaurant to our guests for an authentic Japanese meal. The menu has a great selection and the fish is super fresh. If you are looking for a lowkey, neighborhood feel and want to support a mom and pop that really cares, you should definitely check this place out.“

4.1 Good271 Reviews
Sushi Kanpai Santa Monica Japanese • $$
2212 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Skin Salad and Hand Roll
Baked Salmon Crunchy Roll
Deluxe Hand Roll Plate
Spicy Yuzu Shio Ramen
Dragon Roll Eel Roll
Salmon Sushi Sampler
Spicy Miso Ramen
Udon Noodle Soup
Shio Yuzu Ramen
California Roll

“I’ve come to Kanpai since they opened and never had a bad meal. It’s our go-to Japanese comfort food place in Santa Monica. Love the selection of freshest sashimi and sushi. Excellent cooked dishes and best yuzu ramen in LA. Servers are really friendly and attentive. Happy Hour menu and 50% hand rolls are a great deal. Also love the plenty parking spaces in the rear.“

4.6 Superb229 Reviews
Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE Japanese • $$
2627 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

Customers` Favorites

Asari Clam with Garlic Butter
Kinpira Gobo Hijiki Seaweed
Chicken Saboro Rice Bowl
Yakiniku Beef Bento Box
Sweet Potato Croquette
Blow Torched Mackerel
Grilled Miso Salmon
Chicken Karage
Spicy Tuna Dip
Potato Salad

“Found this restaurant in March and just returned for Mother’s Day dinner xoxoxo Great quality food and drinks, very pleasant staff!!! Authentic Japanese food items plus a touch of personality of its own makes their menu awesome and unique. We will come back for many many more.“

4.4 Superb173 Reviews
Robata JINYA - 3rd St. Sushi • $$
8050 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles - 8.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Jalapeno w Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Tempura w Truffle Oil
Negima -Chicken Thigh w Green Onion
Hot Stone A5 Wagyu Garlic Rice
Crispy Rice w Spicy Tuna 3pcs
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalape
California Dynamite Roll
Double Albacore Truffle
Crispy Chicken Karaage
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll

“Best sushi ever. Better than Nobu“

4.4 Superb207 Reviews
Hakata Izakaya HERO Izakaya • $$$
1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jidori Stuffed Chicken Wing Gyoza
Pork Belly Wrapped Skewers
Jidori Chicken Karaage
Kobe Kalbi BBQ Plate
Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Fried Intestines
Aburi Mentaiko
Fried Oysters
Pork Skewer
Teba Wing

“心の居酒屋です🏮 モツなべなど 博多メニュー充実“

4 Good96 Reviews
Moto Ramen Ramen • $$
11172 Washington Boulevard, Culver City - 4.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Marinated Cucumbers
Shio Chicken Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Cold Tan Tan Men
Chicken Karaage
Spicy Tuna Roll
California Roll

“Good and delicious food…happy hour is great!“

4.7 Superb134 Reviews
UO NIGIRI Sushi
13354 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hamachi -2p- Yellowtail
Sashimi Appetizer
Tuna Crispy Rice
Black Cod Miso
Fresh Nigiri
Hand Roll
Cut Roll
Edamame

“Fresh and delicious fish, lovely service and a very welcoming atmosphere! We enjoyed our meal and chatting with the owner and the chef about their hometowns. It made us want to plan our next trip to Japan ASAP! We will definitely be back. Thank you, Yusuke, for your hospitality.“

4.6 Superb78 Reviews
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SOBAR

SOBAR Japanese • $$
12404 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles - 3.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna w Crispy Rice Sushi and Seared Cod Sashmi
Zaru Soba with Traditional and Shiso Sauces
Cold Soba w Vegetable Kakiage Bento
TG-Shrimp \u0026 Vegetable Tempura
Crispy Tempura and Agedashi Tofu
Crispy Tuna Grab Sushi 3pc
Cold Soba w Karaage Bento
TG-Scallop Shiso Maze Soba
TG-Seared Salmon Sashimi
Scallop Shiso Maze Soba

“A play on the Japanese Izakaya bar and Ramen Bar, Great Food all freshly prepared the same day at time of order, serving Lunch and reopening for dinner menu, full Sake selection and Wine Beer Mixed Drink selections, Freshly made by hand Buckwheat Soba noodles, an all around great Dinning Experience.“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
AFURI Ramen - Culver City Japanese • $$
9300 Culver Boulevard Unit 117, Culver City - 5.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Combo Tonkotsu Tantan
Spicy Karaage Donburi
Hazelnut Tantanmen V
Tofu Shira-AE Salad
Miso Cashew Gyoza V
Spicy Crispy Gyoza
Basque Cheesecake
Crispy Buta Gyoza
3pc Crispy Gyoza
Kakuni Pork Bun

“สนุกสนานอาหารอร่อย บรรยากาศดีมีระดับ“

4.3 Superb181 Reviews
Belles Beach House Hawaiian • $$
24 Windward Ave, Venice - 2.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Cheeseburger & Fries
Mochiko Chicken Nuggets
Teriyaki Burger & Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Belles Ahi Poke Bowl
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Fried Chicken Burger
Miso Black Cod Ssam
Grilled Street Corn
Char Siu Pork Ribs

“We found this place by of chance needing to use the bathroom whilst walking around Venice and what a great find. Staff are lovely and welcoming and attended to us well. The place was very clean and the food was just right and so tasty. I will be returning when I visit again.“

4.1 Good523 Reviews
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KOCHI

KOCHI Japanese • $$
408 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles - 7.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Rock Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura Udon
Deluxe Curry Udon
Mentai Cream Udon
Salmon Hand Roll
Chicken Tempura
Spicy Niku Udon
Karaage Chicken
Uni Cream Udon
Cucumber Salad

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

4.5 Superb68 Reviews
Izakaya Tora Sushi • $$$
8908 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood - 7.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chip Albacore Carpaccio 7 pcs
Yellowtail Jalapeno 7 pcs
Premium Chirashi Omakase
Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Albacore Maki Roll
Salmon Skin Salad
Baked Salmon Roll
Sea Bass Tempura
Salmon Carpaccio

“I love this place! The food is fantastic! And I’m a regular for a reason 😉“

4.4 Superb173 Reviews
SALOON OSAKA Sushi • $$
100 West Imperial Avenue, El Segundo - 7.47 miles

Customers` Favorites

Yellowtail Hand Roll
Assorted Sashimi
Baked Salmon Roll
Albacore Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Kara-Age
Edamame

“Saloon Osaka is an exceptional Izakaya.
Highly recommend this El Segundo gem!
From the nigiri, rolls, unique flavorful salad options, even the top grade caviar! Thank you Chef and staff, we had a wonderful experience and cant wait to be back soon.“

4.5 Superb108 Reviews
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RVR

RVR Japanese
1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice - 2.36 miles

“We had a great meal here on the roof top near the bar. The duck rice and duck meatballs were both great as was the Wagyu beef. The crispy chicken thigh was amazing and we also really like the dumplings. Every dish we shared was great and the kitchen did a very good job coursing out the dishes we ordered. We shared everything and there was plenty of food for our party of five. Even the deserts were outstanding. We shared the coffee gelato with cream and the mango fruit to end. The restaurant is very crowded and lively which makes for a fun evening. Very hard to get a reservation but worth the effort.“

3.9 Good125 Reviews